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IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association
http://www.impalamusic.org/Last activity: 17.06.2025
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IMPALA was established in 2000 by independent music companies across Europe. The independents are world leaders in terms of discovering new music and artists - 99% of Europe’s music companies are SMEs, and they produce more than 80% of all new releases. IMPALA's mission is to grow the independent music sector, return more value to artists, promote cultural diversity and entrepreneurship, improve political access and modernise perceptions of the music sector. Its work spans the political, financial, commercial and promotional worlds.
It has three award schemes, the European Independent Album of the Year Award, the Outstanding Contribution Award and the IMPALA Sales Awards, which help promote new talent and highlight the diversity and artistic contribution of independent music. IMPALA award winning artists include Viagra Boys, Gurr, Caribou, Agnes Obel, José González, Guadalupe Plata, The xx, Armin van Buuren, Adele, Mogwai, Metronomy, Orelsan and Andrea Bocelli.
IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award 2019 went to Music Declares Emergency, because there is no music on a dead planet.
It has three award schemes, the European Independent Album of the Year Award, the Outstanding Contribution Award and the IMPALA Sales Awards, which help promote new talent and highlight the diversity and artistic contribution of independent music. IMPALA award winning artists include Viagra Boys, Gurr, Caribou, Agnes Obel, José González, Guadalupe Plata, The xx, Armin van Buuren, Adele, Mogwai, Metronomy, Orelsan and Andrea Bocelli.
IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award 2019 went to Music Declares Emergency, because there is no music on a dead planet.
Overview
Location
Belgium, Brussels-Capital, Brussels
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2000
Mentions in press and media 5
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| May 12, 2023 | Верните мне мой 2007-ой. Как Интернет изменил музыку в конце нулевых | Существует байка о том, что во время массового отключения электроэнергии 13-14 июля 1977 года в Нью-Йорке, многочисленные мародеры украли оборудование для ди-джеев из магазинов электроники, и это помогло зародить жанр хип-хопа, за одну ночь... |
| Jul 3, 2018 | Article 13 Lobbying Efforts Clash Before Crucial Copyright Filters Vote | Due to unlicensed copyrighted content being made available on YouTube and similar platforms, millions of citizens around the world are able to consume the same at rates close to free. This, of course, is a situation that’s completely unacce... |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Google may kick indie musicians off YouTube | Google (GOOG) says it has sealed deals with 95 percent of its music label partners -- companies that currently use YouTube's advertising-sponsored services to market their music -- to launch a pay music-streaming service. But reaching agree... |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Artists who don’t sign with YouTube’s new subscription service to be blocked [Updated] | Adele is reportedly one of the artists under fire. YouTube reader comments 182 with 93 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Update: A report from Digital Music News claims that Financial ... |
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FAQ about IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association
When was IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association founded?
IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association was founded in 2000.
What has the press written about IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association, among them “Верните мне мой 2007-ой. Как Интернет изменил музыку в конце нулевых” (May 12, 2023) and “Article 13 Lobbying Efforts Clash Before Crucial Copyright Filters Vote” (Jul 3, 2018).
Is IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association still active?
Yes, IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 17, 2025.